Where I’m living in Toronto, I’m about a ten minute walk to Ikea. Back in Melbourne, Ikea was in Richmond so approximately an hour away by car. So Ikea being a ten minute walk away, is huge!

In the 6 weeks I’ve been here – I’ve been there about 5 times. Haha! Nearly everything I’ve own (household/kitchen-wise) is Ikea. Oh I love Ikea. So cheap and practical. 

Shirley’s husband, Ed, recommended me these plates which were 75 cent each! Haha! 

I’m really glad Ikea is so cheap and closeby. It’s the little things you need which you don’t really account for in your budget when you’re living on your own, especially cooking stuff (measuring cups, colander, grater, etc). Soon I’ll have everything of Ikea. Ha ha ha. 

Also, the restaurant at Ikea is awesome! $1 breakfast! $2 pasta! 50 cent hotdogs! 

Love it.